High School STEM Crew

Summer 2026: June 1-July 31

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (11:59pm MST)

Science Discovery offers high school students volunteer opportunities to assist with K-8 summer camps. This unpaid volunteer opportunity is designed to prepare students for additional paid opportunities within the Science Discovery organization. Those that perform at a high level,ÌýdemonstratingÌýprofessionalism and reliability, may be invited to apply for paid opportunities in the future. STEM Crew volunteers gain valuable experience in:

  • Classroom settings working with campers, junior counselors, teaching assistants, instructors and Science Discovery staff
  • Developing interpersonal, time management and communication skills
  • A work environment that encourages personal and professional growth

STEM Crew team members are selected through a competitive application process.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 14 years of age by May 1Ìýand no older than a senior in high school.
  • STEM Crew team members must commit to scheduled shifts. Shifts will occur Monday-Friday for approximately 7Ìýhours each day (with a minimum of 20 hours/week), based upon applicantÌýavailability.
  • Volunteers are required to attend a 2-3-hour training session (date will be provided upon acceptance to the program). If a volunteer fails to attend the required training for any reason, they will be removed from the program.

Expectations for STEM Crew Team Members:

  • MANDATORY In-Person Training: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10am-2pm. This training is required for new and reoccurring STEM Crew members and lunch will be included.
  • STEM Crew members are expected to arrive on time andÌýprepared for each shift for which they are scheduled.
  • TheyÌýare required to adhere to the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØScience Discovery dress code, attendance and behavior policies.
  • All cell phones are to be stowed during volunteer hours unless the volunteer task requires use of a cell phone.
  • Volunteer opportunities with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØScience Discovery consists of working with instructors, graduate and undergraduate students, scientists, other teens and children in grades K-8. As such, professionalism is expected at all times.

Note for returning STEM Crew members: Due to STEM Crew’s growing popularity, we have moved to an application process. Submission of your application doesÌýnotÌýguarantee a spot in the program, even if you’ve been a part of STEM Crew previously. Applications will be reviewed starting Tuesday, April 1, and you will receive an email confirming your acceptance if selected.

If you have questions regarding the STEM Crew program requirements, application process or other volunteer opportunitiesÌýcontact Kaylyn MurphyÌývia email.